The USPTO has announced the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program to incentivize prompt research into treatment of this pandemic. The program will benefit small and micro entities by allowing them to file for prioritized examination without the typical fees. To qualify for this program, the claims of the application must cover a product or process that is subject to FDA approval for use in the prevention and/or treatment of COVID-19. The USPTO aims to reach final disposition of applications to this program within six months, if the applicant responds promptly to USPTO communications. WHIPgroup attorneys have significant experience in products and processes subject to FDA approval, including medical devices and chemical compositions. We are ready and able to help you take advantage of this program.
WHIPGroup previously filed a Motion to Dismiss a patent infringement suit filed against its client TomTom in the Western District of Texas. Rather than opposing WHIPGroup’s motion to dismiss, Plaintiff MDSP Technologies LLC voluntarily dismissed [Read More…]
WHIPgroup succeeded in having anticipation and indefiniteness rejections overturned by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The claimed invention relates to a sequencing station that manages both sequencing and restacking tasks. The Examiner had [Read More…]
WHIPGroup filed a Motion to Dismiss for improper venue in the Western District of Texas on behalf of its client TomTom North America, Inc. Plaintiff MDSP Technologies LLC alleges that TomTom North America, Inc. infringes [Read More…]